Alzheimer's support group

The Alzheimer's support group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, UNLV Cooperative Extension Office, 1651 E. Calvada Blvd.

Call 702-248-2770 for more information.

Summer reading program

The Pahrump Community Library will hold a summer reading program on the following schedule:

Flutter Buzzers -- age 4-5, Tuesday, 9-10 a.m.;

Creepy Crawly Critters -- age 6-11, Tuesday, 10:30-11:45 a.m. or Wednesday, 1-2:15 p.m.;

Good and (B)Ugly Bugs -- grades 5 and up, Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

This year's theme is "Catch the Reading Bug."

The program is free and includes stories, songs, crafts and fun.

Special guest storyteller Jim Cogan, will present "Reading Bug Stories," 10 a.m. June 24.

Visit the library to sign up before June 10.

Call 727-5930, ext. 21 for more information.

AARP special promotion

AARP Driver Safety Program will have a class 9-1 p.m. May 28-29.

A special promotion allows AARP members to register for $10 and bring a friend free of charge.

Register early, space is limited. For auto insurance discounts, call your agent.

To register, call Tom, 727-3858.

TOPS yard sale

The TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Nevada chapter No. 151 will have a yard sale May 30-31, 5560 N. Janice Ave.

The proceeds will be used to defray the expenses of members attending the State Recognitions Day.

The yard sale will feature furniture, household items, books, etc. including a table of free items.

Chapter No. 151 meets weekly and TOPS chapters are open to all ages.

Call 727-9265 for more information.

DAV dinner

The Disabled American Veterans will hold the monthly dinner 5-7 p.m. May 30 at the VFW Hall, 4651 Homestead Road.

Cactus Jack stew, biscuits and dessert is $6 per person.

All proceeds go to aide the community's disabled vets.

Benefit concert

The Cinderella Girls will sponsor a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. May 31 at the Skate Zone.

Serene, Dac & Cali with Deal 'N Records and Iscariot Syndrome will perform.

Proceeds go to benefit the Cinderella Girls Scholarship Program.

Call 727-3838 for more information.

Shooting range clean up

Pahrump Valley Disposal and Nye County Commissioners Gary Hollis and Peter Liakopoulos are sponsoring a clean up at the shooting range at 8 a.m. May 31 on Bell Vista.

Call 537-1955 for more information.

Victorian Vixens Ladies Club

The Victorian Vixens Ladies Club will be traveling to China Ranch Date Farm for a Victorian picnic on May 31.

Any ladies who would like to attend should call Lady Sandra, 727-7113 or Lady Patricia, 751-8382 for more information.

Beta Xi annual garage sale

The Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold the 2nd annual garage sale 8-2 p.m. May 31, 1871 S. Burgundy Dr. in the winery area.

Tecopa art installation

The Paul Freiden art exhibit will open with an artists reception 1-3 p.m. June 1 at the Tecopa Basin Art Group Gallery, Tecopa Hot Springs Resort, 860 Tecopa Hot Springs Road.

The exhibit will run through Aug. 31.

Call 760-852-4420 for more information.

PARC project presentation

The Pahrump Alliance for Valley Economic Development (PAVED) will have a display exhibiting the proposed layout and artist's rendition of the PARC complex open for the public 11-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. June 4 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, Room B.

This is the project proposed for the former fairgrounds site on Highway 160.

We want your opinions and input.

For more information or if there are questions, call 537-2323.

Dance classes

The Artistic Centre will offer summer fun dance classes for ages 3-18. Classes are available in combination tap and ballet, gymnastics, ballet, tap and jazz and hip hop.

Classes will begin June 4.

Stop by 921 S. Highway 160, Suite 407, to pick up a schedule or call 751-0880 for more information.

Self-defense class

The Nye County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Heroes will offer two opportunities to take the two-day women's self-defense class free of charge.

The classes will be 8-4 p.m. June 12 and 13 at Bob Ruud Community Center.

The no-nonsense class is taught by Nye County law enforcement officers.

Participants will learn what to watch for and how to be aware of their surroundings; what to do if surprised by an attack; how to get away from an attacker; what not to do when attacked; what to do when attacked and how to neutralize an attacker.

For more information or to register, call Denise, 513-8636.

Summer basketball

The Nye County Sports Association is back with basketball for Nye County youth.

The program is open to youth ages 7-18.

Games will be played 5-9 p.m. June 7-Aug. 15.

Registration fee is $30.

Registration forms will be available at Pahrump schools or call Courtney Lewis, 702-237-5124 or 727-7651 or write, P.O.Box 3460, Pahrump, NV 89041.

Summer hours

The Nye County School District Volunteer Coordinator Office will be open 9 a.m.-noon, only on Thursday during the summer break.

Call 727-7743, ext. 258 or 259, for more information.

VEA educational seminar

Valley Electric Association will hold a free educational energy seminar, 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 3 at the Pahrump Community Library.

Learn how to make the most of your energy dollars.

The public is invited. Seating is limited so R.S.V.P. to 727-5312 for reservations.

Family to Family Calendar

The schedule for Family to Family Connection for May is as follows:

June 2 -- Car seat safety check, call for appointment.

June 6 -- Addressing breast feeding concerns, all day.

June 9 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services Explore and Learn Playgroup, 11 a.m.

June 13 -- Family vehicle safety class, 10 a.m., call for registration.

June 16 -- "Vaccinations: Fact or Myth" video, 11 a.m.

June 20 -- Nutrition teen parenting class in collaboration with WIC, 2 p.m.

June 23 -- Nevada Early Intervention Services Explore and Learn Playgroup, 11 a.m.

June 27 -- Family and friends CPR class, 11 a.m.

June 30 -- Housecleaning 101, 11 a.m.

Mondays -- Scrapbooking class, 1-2 p.m.

Wednesdays -- Understanding the concepts of parenting, 3 p.m., for parents with children birth to 5 years-old.

Thursdays -- Mommy and me play group, 1 p.m.

The resource lending library is open 9-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Call 751-5898 for more information and to set appointments or register for classes.

Nobles' Ladies

The Nobles' Ladies will meet for lunch 11:30 a.m. May 28 at Mountain View Casino.

For more information and reservations, call 727-0249.

Computer users meet

The Pahrump Computer Users will meet 1 p.m. Monday, June 2 in the large meeting room of the Pahrump Community Library.

The program will be "Considerations for Developing Your Personal Memoires" and "Internet Access Options in Pahrump."

The meeting is open to the public. Call 727-1246 or e-mail don@dnorvell.com for more information.

Salvation Army Bible School

The 10th annual Salvation Army Vacation Bible School will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 4-6, 721 S. Buol Lane.

Ages 5-14 are welcome.

Pick up and return applications to 240 S. Dahlia St.

Good Sam organizing

The Good Sam RV Club will have an organizational meeting to form a new chapter, 4:30 p.m. June 7 at the Bob Ruud Community Center, 150 N. Highway 160, corner of 160 and Basin Road.

Local chapters are fun, with lots of comraderie, great friends and camping.

In order to start a new chapter, there must be five persons in attendance to be officers. The only requirements are that participants be Good Sam members.

Call Harry and Di Smith, 727-0483, or Bill and Linda Canavier, 537-6512 for more information.

Amargosa Days art/craft show

In conjunction with Amargosa Days, the Amargosa Valley Art Guild will hold the 6th annual art and craft show, 10-3 p.m. June 7 at the Amargosa Valley Community Center, 812 E. Amargosa Farm Road.

All artistic mediums are welcome.

Prizes will be awarded for best art, best heritage art, best fabric art and best display.

A $100 Holtz award will be presented for best of the best.

All entries must be homemade.

Swap meet items are not acceptable.

For more information, call Jan, 775-372-1218.

Friends of the Library

The Pahrump Friends of the Library will meet at 9:15 a.m. June 7 in the conference room.

The speaker will be Judi Moreo discussing her book, "More than Enough." All are welcome.

PAC annual Family Festival

The Pahrump Arts Council will have the 14th annual Family Festival 7:30-9 p.m. June 7 at Terrible's Lakeside amphitheater.

There will be entertainment provided by local musicians and vocalists, dancers, a "Billy Idol" impersonator and a sunset over the lake. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Kiwanis yard sale

The Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will have the annual yard sale 8-3 p.m. June 7 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

Items can be dropped off or picked up.

Call Ken, 209-3751 or Vonda, 513-8952 for more information.

Pet adoption

The Nye County Animal Shelter volunteers will host a pet adoption 10-2 p.m. June 7 at Hollywood Video, 240 S. Highway 160.

The adoption fees are $64 for dogs and $36 for cats and kittens.

Call 751-7020 for more information.

Vacation Bible School

The Calvary Chapel of Pahrump will hold Vacation Bible School for children 5 to 12 years old.

The school will be June 9 through June 13 at Calvary Chapel.

Call 751-8000 for more information.

Theater Guild 'Spitfire Grill'

The Pahrump Arts Council Theater Guild will present a warm-hearted musical that follows the challenges of a young woman just released from prison.

"The Spitfire Grill" will be on stage, 7 p.m. June 13-14, June 20-21 and 2 p.m. June 21 at the Pahrump Valley High School Auditorium.

Admission is $10.

Call 751-6776 for more information.

Elks Flag Day service

The Elks Lodge will conduct the annual Flag Day service, 12 noon June 15 at the Bob Ruud Community Center.

The public is invited.

The service will trace the history of the flag from pre-Revolutionary War days to the present.

Guest speakers will address "What the Flag Means to Me."

Call 751-2796 for more information.

Accepting applications

New Hope Christian Academy is accepting applications for kindergarten enrollment through grade 12.

Call 751-1867 or go by 781 West St. for more information and applications.